Today, electric mountain bikes are becoming more and more popular. It can save a lot of physical strength for cyclists so that they can pass more complex road conditions and challenge higher difficulties. It allows many ordinary riders to experience the fun of traveling between mountains and forests. However, electric mountain bikes are still different from ordinary mountain bikes. Riders need to master the correct riding knowledge and skills to better exert their performance and feel the charm of riding.
So, what are the precautions when riding an electric mountain bike? Let’s take a look together.
1.Don’t pursue speed
Electric mountain bikes have powerful torque, and on flat roads, their speed is comparable to that of ordinary electric bikes. For some cyclists with strong muscles, the riding speed can be faster. But for every second that goes faster, the danger increases by one point. Riders are requested to accelerate reasonably while ensuring their safety.
2.Rational use of booster gear
There are different gears for the assist modes of electric mountain bikes. When going downhill, switch from high to low, and keep it the same. Downhill is a process of acceleration, using high gear or changing gears at will, the body is easy to lose balance. When climbing, don’t suddenly shift from the lowest gear to the highest gear. Sudden acceleration is easy to lose balance, and a random rock can make the front of the bike tilt up and turn the bike over.
3.Control your center of gravity and balance
The body of the electric mountain bike is heavier than the ordinary mountain bike and has a better grip, but at the same time, it also puts forward higher requirements for the rider’s ability to control the bike. For some obstacles, ordinary mountain bikes can easily jump by raising the front of the bike, and electric mountain bikes have to be prepared for a collision.
In addition, lean forward when climbing, lean back when descending, keep the center of gravity of the person and the car on the same vertical line and try to avoid rocking the car, so that the riding can be more stable and safe.
4.Always pay attention to road conditions
Electric mountain bikes can help riders go faster on mountain roads. However, the situation of mountains and forests is complicated, so we should pay attention to avoiding weeds, branches, and scratches. When riding on roads with many pedestrians, always pay attention to the road conditions ahead, make predictions in advance, and reserve enough braking distance. Be sure to slow down when going downhill and cornering.
5.Regular maintenance of motors and batteries
Most of the time, electric-assisted mountain bikes need to face complex mountain road conditions, such as scratches, impacts, crashes, and water immersion. Timely charging, reasonable use of the power-assisted gear, and maintenance and repair of the motor and battery at regular intervals can prolong the service life of the motor and battery and keep the electric mountain bike at its best performance.